Reflection # 7

When it comes to a Digital story you have capability’s that are at the palms of your hands. It is a form of technology that is used for storytelling but, instead of an actual person telling a story face to face it is told via a digital image with both video and audio outputs combined. Digital stories are usually not very long and include a narrated section written by a person telling the story. Digital stories not only include a story but also include images, graphics and animations for a visual understanding, music for audio in the background so that your audience gets a better feel for what is being expressed and also include web publishing. Digital stories are very beneficial in education. In the educational world, these digital stories are provided to increase the student’s attention as well as knowledge to new technology. Digital stories allow students to show and learn the way in which they learn (Learning style). It also let students share their work assignments to a larger audience other than a classroom, which promotes collaborative learning. Digital stories also provide motivation to students due to the fact that they can relate to any pass experience or interest they meant have in regards to the digital story. However, digital stories get very easy to crate it requires time, media tools and a good story to write and tell.
In my opinion I believe that these Digital stories are very educational for students. Not only does it open the minds to new things but allows students to share their work with other audiences all over the world. Overall Digital stories provide great benefits which are need in the everyday classroom. As a future educator I personally will be using this method of technology in my classroom. Hopefully in a near future teacher use this method so that every students gets the benefits they are missing.

Extra Credit Event

The event of poems and music was one I really enjoyed attending, all performances were great. In the beginning of the event there was a prayer made to bless the event in which made me feel as if I were being blessed by the spirit gods. It was pretty interesting hearing a language I had never heard before. As the event went by the poems presented were are all very deep and moving. One of my favorite poets had to be Donna known as “Aza”. Her poems really touched my inner soul. The poems she read were very inspirational. I enjoyed the poem dedicated to her brother and how no matter what she would be waiting for him until he came back home. What love can do! As for the music Kiki Sanchez was awesome. His African Peruvian mix reminded me of some my Latin rhythms. He really expresses himself through the way he plays the piano. In addition something that really grabbed my attention and put me in a state of shock throughout the event was the African priest performance. He had me on the edge on my seat. I have to say I was a bit scared of him but, the part of him putting the rocks on fire in his mouth was spectacular. I wonder how he is able to do that. Overall, the event was extravagant. This event made me feel great and part of something new. I personality felt cleansed by all the spiritual love surrounding me. This is one event I will certainly remember.

Extra Credit "Poems"

#1 " When a Boy falls in love"
This poem in my opinion is trying to explain when a young boy falls in love. When boys fall in love they are scared to admit it. Boy's fell that when they do fall in love they are vulnerable to the girl. It's funny because there is a saying that goes " let the man fall in love with you first, than you first" it is all a sense of security. Overall , it is a good poem!

#2 "loving spirt"
I really liked this poem. It may me feel loved by that special someone. It's that feeling of being in love and the way that person holds and wraps you with their big arms. It's that sensation of being in love with one another


# 4 "What do you see in him?"
This poem was very interesting. It's talks about a situation in which women go through all over the world. The poem describes a man who is comparing himself to the women he desires how he is different than the man she is with. He ask's her what is it that she see's in this man that has all these negative facts and is not good for her. However, I believe sometimes wome are so deep into a relationship they can't surpass all these negative things the man they are with has, so they stay.

# 6 "Amour Mortelle "
This poem was pretty scary but it is something that could happen in real life situations. The poem is about a love that is very deadly. A women who become obessesed with this man, which she wants all for hereslf. She explains that if she can't have this man then no one would, therefore she ends up killing him by causing him a mortal wound. By the way the qoute by billies blue is really strong yet interesting

# 8 " I Lost You"
I have to say this was a deep one. It's very true what they say love moves in mysterious ways. You fall in love and see that person grow as a person with the love you share. However, one day you loose that special someone. Sad but at the end of the day I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason

Reflection # 6

After reading the article on Telecollaborative projects I have a better understanding of what it is and how teachers can use this method in there daily lesson. Telecollaborative projects are activities in which students can collaborate by using the internet. These telecollaborative projects can be used in any subject or grade level. They are very effective to students when it comes to exposing them to the internet world. Usually telecollaborative projects involve students to connect with other students in different locations around the world such as South America, India, Europe, and so on. This way student’s are able to use tools and resources off the internet to work together. For instance, when teachers want students to collect information in a dissimilar location, by communicating via internet with real live audience, students will use an imagery gadget such as a web camera and also operate text through emailing. The benefits of using this strategy are that students will be able to be introduced to different opinions, beliefs and perspectives. They will also be able to expand their global awareness. For example, in the article it explains how a teacher used this type of telecollaborative project with her students. The Canadian students were assigned a project which entailed them to connect with students from Israel, were they would exchange emails to each other back and fourth with information on activities that 13 and 14 year olds do there such as sports, music, and fashion. However, to there surprise the students over there were all they spoke about was the terrorist attacks happening there. The student in Canada were shock to here this was happening there yet; they gain knowledge and were able to learn something they had no clue was happening. The students know understood how safe their country was and were aware of the happening in Israel. Overall, telecollaborative projects are one of the many strategies teachers can utilize in their classroom to provide students with internet knowledge and exposure. I personally like these telecollaborative projects, this way students are open to learn a number of things like other cultures, customs, and occurrences that happen around the world.

Reflection #5

When it comes to cooperative and collaborative learning is a method in which involves students to intact with each other. For example having students work together in groups on a project or helping one another with class work or homework. So far I have learned that there are a number of methods and techniques used to teach a classroom. Collaborative learning is a technique teachers used so that students team up together to search for questions or creates significant assignments. In Collaborative learning students work in a group discussing a shared task. They usually work in small groups and are reasonable for their own individual work as well as their group work, which will be reviewed. However, in collaborative learning students don’t really interact on one to one bases, they work together with students from other schools or with students on the internet in which they share a project together. On the other hand, Cooperative learning is more of a face to face method were the groups work and learn as a team. In the cooperative there are three important things that need to be included. First the students require feeling secure but at the same time feeling like it’s a challenge. Second, the students should be divided into small groups, this way each student is able to contribute to the project. Last, the assignment given to the groups should be without a doubt understood and defined.
In addition, both cooperative and collaborative learning provide a number of benefits not only for the students but for the teacher. These learning techniques allow students to participate frequently. It also gives the opportunity for teachers to learn something new from the students. It can also offer students to interact with each other and share there own experiences and knowledge. In all the benefits of collaborative and cooperative learning is that it can be utilized in every subject matter. It is essential that teachers are able to use these types of technique in their classroom so that students are allowed to network together to cater to diverse learning habits. Overall, I believe that both of these methods are very useful fro teachers. I personally like the fact that the students are graded each for their own work even though they have worked in collaboration with each other. Finally, I as a teacher will certainly be implementing these methods of learning to my classroom.